RU2294602C2 - Method for individualized adjustment and calling ("my call" service) for clients of mobile services - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: technology for individualized adjustment and call ("my call" service) for mobile service clients.

SUBSTANCE: in accordance to invention, method includes combination of common applications of service logic in intellectual network, preservation of specialized information pertaining to each service, for each client, identification of variant of selection, transferred by client for realization of service adjustment, transfer of client request to source position register and modification of client profile.

EFFECT: possible provision of various services to clients, with possible flexible adjustment of each service.

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Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of mobile communications, and more particularly to an individualized call setup and method (“my call” service) for mobile subscribers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the early nineties, in most regions of the world, second-generation (G2) communication systems of standards (GSM, CDMA, DCS 1800, etc.) were developed that provided basic voice and data services for tens of millions of users. In particular, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology has been used more and more widely due to the high voice quality and low emitted power it provides. However, with the growing popularity of mobile phones and the expansion of the subscriber base, users are making ever higher demands on mobile communications, expecting to provide more mobile services of better quality and higher speed. Currently, mobile communication systems are developing in the direction from second-generation systems to third-generation systems. Subscribers hope to gain greater opportunities in carrying out business and expanding services when using their mobile terminals, as well as in acquiring more effective management for the provided communication services. Telecommunication systems operators, on the other hand, are striving to create new services quickly and at minimal cost while ensuring adaptation to the various needs of users.

Accordingly, smart grid technologies are increasingly being used in modern communication networks to provide platforms for various services that can facilitate the creation of new and additional services.

An intelligent network is a network structure deployed on existing communications infrastructures to quickly provide new services. The main objective of smart grids is to facilitate the ability of telecommunication systems operators to establish various new communication services in accordance with the needs of users and the telecommunication systems market.

The main feature of an intelligent network is the separation of switching from the management functions in the communication network, that is, the convergence of the network intelligent means originally distributed among the switches in the terminal stations into new functional components on various hosts - nodes for managing the intelligent network services and preserving the basic switching functions for the above by switches. Each switch uses an open structure, is connected to the service control node (UUU) through a standard interface, and is controlled by UUU. Since the functional management tools are no longer distributed among the switches, whenever a new service is added or an existing service is modified, there is no need to modify the switches in the switching centers, only the corresponding logical means of the new service should be added or the logical means of the existing service should be modified in the management system. In this way, a new service can be added as necessary, without affecting the normal operation of existing services.

Figure 1 shows the structure of the wireless intelligent network platform, which contains service switching nodes (CCS, SSP), service control nodes (PUC, SCP), intelligent peripheral devices (IPU, IP), service management system (SMS, SMS) and the environment creation of services (SSU, SCE).

UKU provides a call processing function and a service switching function. The call processing function can receive calls from subscribers and perform basic switching operations (for example, creating and maintaining a call). The service switching function may detect an intellectual service request and a notification to the UCS, respond to the request from the UCS, and allow the service logic in the UCS to control the call procedure. UCF is a connection point between a wireless network and an intelligent network.

UUU is a central component of an intelligent network; it stores subscriber data and service logic. The main function of the UCU is to receive request information transmitted from the UCF, then contact the database and decode it. The UCM also starts the corresponding service logic in accordance with the call event notified of the UCU, and sends back the control instruction to the UCU based on the service logic to perform smart call procedures.

IPP is a special resource that facilitates the provision of intelligent services, and it usually supports speech functions such as speech synthesis, record playback, tone dialing, voice recognition, etc. The IPP can be an independent physical device or part of an UCF. It receives control instructions from the UUU and performs operations designated by the logical means of the UUU.

An SMS is a computer system that typically provides five key functions: managing service logic, managing service data, managing subscriber information, monitoring services, and managing traffic. Logical means of new services in the SSA are imported to the management system by the service provider and loaded into the management system through the management system. Thus, such a new service can be provided in a communication network.

The functionality of the SSA is to generate the logical means of new services in accordance with the requirements of users. They provide a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for the service developer to facilitate the ability to create logical tools for new services and to identify relevant data.

A new service is generated in the CCS, managed by the CMS and then uploaded to the CMS for execution. The service is transmitted and interacts with the UCF, and calls are switched under the control of the service logic. Whenever a subscriber dials a telephone number, the service logic authenticates it and provides the corresponding services previously determined by the telecommunications system operator. The process of answering a call is carried out in a similar way, that is, the logic of services can provide the corresponding services in accordance with the predefined functions of the services, as determined by the operator of the telecommunication system. For example, the service logic may check the phone number, location, time, and password of the calling party in accordance with the pre-registered service information to determine whether to make switching in accordance with the call. In the case where the called party does not answer the call, the service logic may transmit information related to the call to the calling party in an appropriate manner. The service logic can thus control the information associated with the call, such as the time of the call, the duration of the communication session, payment, and store this information in the subscriber database. In this way, the service logic can determine whether to inform the subscriber of any call information and provide him with more privileges in accordance with the pre-registered service information and archive data, controlled whenever the subscriber makes a call or answers the call.

However, this technology has a serious drawback, namely, that the configuration of any new service is performed by the telecommunications system operator, which may not meet the specific requirements of subscribers. For example, some services, such as services 200, 700, 800 and 900 are not configured according to the needs of subscribers. Subscribers are usually not allowed to determine their preferences in the service, and for each subscriber a profile containing his information must be defined for each service, which consumes a system resource.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One aspect of the present invention is to provide an individualized setup and call method (“my call” service) for mobile service subscribers in an intelligent network comprising a service switching node (UCF), a service control node (PUC), and a home location register (ROM) ), which includes the steps:

layout of the logic of services common to subscribers in an intelligent network,

storing information related to each service for each subscriber in the CSP,

identification of the service option entered by the subscriber to implement individualized settings for the subscriber,

transmitting a request for modifying tuning information for a subscriber of the ROME based on the options of the subscriber

modifying in RIM subscriber information settings for the subscriber in response to a request.

Preferably, the compiled service logic and subscriber settings information for the subscriber are stored in various databases, the access code is set in the service logics to access subscriber settings information for the subscriber from the database of subscriber settings information for the subscriber.

Preferably, the step of identifying a service option introduced by a subscriber to implement an individualized subscriber setting comprises the steps of:

activation of the corresponding service logic of this call by dialing by the subscriber;

selection of service options provided by the service logic of the call; and

transferring selected service options through UCU to the PUC.

Preferably, the step of identifying the service option entered by the subscriber for making individualized settings for the subscriber is carried out through the UCF and additionally includes the steps of: viewing a database of subscriber information for the subscriber setting to provide options for that subscriber, allowing the subscriber to select or modify the option.

Preferably, the step of identifying the service option introduced by the subscriber to carry out individualized customization for the subscriber is performed through the UCF and further comprises the steps of:

entering the subscriber service option in the Access Center for Service Administration (UDAU, SMAP) and transferring the subscriber service option to the PUU to activate the service logic.

Preferably, the step of identifying the service option introduced by the subscriber to carry out individualized customization for the subscriber is performed through the UCF and further comprises the steps of:

accessing the service’s web page and

filling out an individualized service setup form.

Preferably, the step of identifying the service option introduced by the subscriber to carry out individualized customization for the subscriber is performed through the UCF and further comprises the steps of:

Entering the feature code after dialing by the subscriber;

activation of the logic of the service using PUU and

analyzing the feature code using the PUU to determine the service option.

Preferably, the subscriber information settings for the subscriber in the ROME is modified through the Access Node to the Service Administration (UDAU).

Preferably, the subscriber information settings for the subscriber in the ROME is modified using a program managed to modify user information in the ROME. By identifying the service options sent by the subscriber and modifying the preference information stored in the ROME based on the service options, the invention can support each subscriber to flexibly set his preferences for a particular service. In addition, due to the fact that the common logic of services is related to each other, many services can be configured at the same time.

Since the compiled service logic and subscriber preference information are stored in various databases, the requirement for system memory and the load on telecommunication system operators are significantly reduced, resulting in increased system performance.

Brief Description of the Drawings

The invention is described in detail below with reference to the drawings, which represent the following:

figure 1 - structure of a platform of a wireless intelligent network;

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a service setup procedure illustrated by a control flow; FIG.

figure 3 is a flowchart in the procedure for setting up services in a business center;

4 is a flowchart of a service setup procedure through a WWW;

5 is a flowchart of a service setup procedure using function buttons.

Detailed Description of Embodiment

The standard (CS-1) defines an intelligent network with a 4-level network model. Figure 1 shows the physical layer of an intelligent network. The following briefly describes the distributed functional level, which is the upper level of the physical level.

Functions related to call control include SSF (Service Switching Function - FCS), SRF (Specialized Services Function - FSU), CCF (Call Control Function - FCS) and CCAF (Call Access Control Function - FCS). All of them are distributed in the service switching node (UCU).

PKU connects the FSF with SCF (service control function - FCF) by activating the FCF to control the FCF.

The Specialized Services (FSU) function provides the allocated resources necessary for the implementation of services (including voice detection, protocol modification, etc.) based on an intelligent network.

FEV is used to establish a call and connection. FUDV provides the subscriber with an interface with the network.

The functions associated with the management of the service are the Call Control Function (FUU) and the Service Data Support Function (SDF - FPUU), which are distributed in the service switching nodes (UCF) and in the service control nodes (UUU). FUU includes the logic of services associated only with the process of services in an intelligent network. The FPDU provides an interface to services and network information and supports the continuous determination of information. The FPUU hides information related to the actual execution from the FUU, but provides a logical representation of the information for the FUU.

The functions associated with operational support and administration of services are SCEF (function of the service creation environment - FSSU), SMF (function of operational support and administration of services - FEPAU) and SMAF (function of access to the system of operational support and administration of services - FFEPAU). FEPAU covers the administration, support and deployment of services. FDEPAU provides connection with FEPAU. FSSU provides the ability to identify, develop and test intelligent network services and delivery of services to FEPAU.

2 is a flowchart of a service setup procedure illustrated by a control flow. The method of setting up and calling a MyCall service for mobile service subscribers in accordance with the present invention is described in detail below, using the example of a sequence of actions taken to manage a service. The system saves the logic of services allocated to configure the system through a sequence of actions taken to manage the service in the FCS. Whenever it is desirable for the subscriber to carry out individualized settings, he must first dial a telephone number to ensure the sequence of actions taken to manage the service. Then, the dialed number enters the FCS / FCS and starts the FCS / FCU to send a message to activate / deactivate the aforementioned service logic. Based on this message, the FUU downloads the application of the corresponding service logic from the database and executes it. Due to the fact that the FCU requires receiving a message indicating the service logic that should be activated from the FCU / FCU, if the FCU / FCU and FCU are located in different network elements (CCU and UCU), the message must be encoded / decoded by the program unit , which modifies an INAP protocol message (part of an intelligent network application), converting it into an internal protocol application that can be structured by the application. However, if the FCU / FCU and FCU are in the same network element, then the message will be the default internal message, that is, no modifications or encoding / decoding actions will be required. Therefore, an encoding / decoding module is optional.

Then the service logic begins to execute. It reads records determined on the basis of the identifier (ID) of the service logic application, service equipment, subscriber essence and general records (operator parameters, destruction parameters, counter parameters, warning parameters) to initialize the service logic application. Operator parameters are used to inform the subscriber about the operator (offer), which must be read. Then, the service logic is executed until the prompt (offer), to which a message is sent indicating the parameters of the operator, to the FCS / FCS, for example: “You entered the service installation mode and you can set a message for the following: 1) call filtering; 2) favorite number; 3) call control; 4) settlement per zone; 5) settlement in time; 6) notification of a missed call. Please enter your selection. ” The subscriber presses "2". FUV / FKU accepts the choice of the subscriber and sends back a message containing the result of the analysis to the service logic. From this message, the service logic application will read service identifier ID2 and begin to analyze it. Since the ID2 service corresponds to the “favorite number” service, the service logic will go directly to the module for the “favorite number” and continue execution. In the “favorite number” module, an access code (access node) can be set to read the archive information associated with the phone number from the subscriber information database of the subscribers, and then a predefined record indicating the operator to read from the database is read. Then, the service logic sends archive data and a message indicating the parameters of the operator to the FCS / PKU, which, in turn, display this data and a message for the subscriber, for example: “The favorite number that you have set corresponds to xxxxxxxxx, press“ 1 ”to set another favorite number or press “2” to delete your favorite number. The subscriber enters “1xxxxxxxx”, then the FCU / PKU receives the subscriber input and sends back a message containing the analysis result to the service logic. For this message, the service logic reads the mode (set / delete) and the corresponding phone number. If the mode is set, then the service logic records the telephone number in the database of subscriber information and modifies the subscriber information in ROME. At the next stage, the service logic reads the operator parameters from a predefined record from the database and sends a message indicating these operator parameters to the FCS / FCS. Then FUV / FKU display a message: “You have successfully set your favorite number, press“ 1 ”to set another favorite number, or press“ 2 ”to delete your favorite number, or press“ Y / N ”to exit.” The subscriber presses Y / N to exit, after which the FCU / FCU sends the subscriber's instruction to the FCU to complete the execution of the service logic. In this way, the subscriber can set / delete your favorite number.

In FUU, common service logic applications are connected (that is, packaged) together to facilitate the subscriber's ability to select various services, such as “call filtering” and “call number”, and each subscriber’s information is stored separately in the database, regardless of the packetized service logic applications, with the appropriate access code (access node) set in the service logic for reading subscriber information. For example, in the case of the “favorite number” described above, when the subscriber has set several favorite numbers sequentially and dials the phone number, the FCU / FCU receives the phone number and sends a message to the FCU, which launches the packetized service logic application corresponding to this “favorite number”. In this service logic application, a read time can be set to indicate the service logic needs to read all of the favorite numbers from the database at that moment. Then, the service logic logs into the comparison module to compare the number dialed by the subscriber with each favorite number. If the phone number is among the favorite numbers, then the preferred payment rate will be applied, otherwise the usual local payment rate will be applied, and the service logic will enter the next module. In this example, the read node and the database separated from the service logic may be omitted, that is, the service logic and the subscriber data are stored together, or a subscriber information record can be set for each subscriber. However, this method requires more system bandwidth and leads to redundancy of applications, that is, it is uneconomical.

In addition to the telephone configuration method, the subscriber can also configure his services in the business center. Figure 3 shows a flowchart of a service setup procedure in a business center. The subscriber fills out a form with some choices shown on it, for example: 1) call filtering; 2) favorite number; 3) call control; 4) settlement per zone; 5) settlement in time; 6) missed call notification). Under the option “favorite number” the following is indicated: “Please indicate your favorite numbers for installation / removal: ____”. The subscriber transfers the completed form to the assistant, who writes down the choices made by the subscriber to the Service Administration Access Node (UDAU, SMAP). UDAU then launches the service logic to modify the subscriber information in the ROME and the subscriber information database.

Figure 4 shows a flowchart of a procedure for setting up a service through web pages. In this case, the subscriber visits the web page of the operator’s services, where the following is displayed: “Please enter your mobile phone number and password.” When a subscriber enters this information and passes a validation check, the configuration service form appears on the Web page with various options, for example: 1) call filtering; 2) favorite number; 3) call control; 4) settlement per zone; 5) settlement in time; 6) missed call notification). Then, if the subscriber presses “2”, the system issues an invitation: “Please indicate your favorite numbers for installation or removal: ____”. After the subscriber clicks “OK”, the service program running in the background will start the service logic to modify the subscriber information in the database.

5 is a flowchart of a service setup procedure using a feature code. When it is desired for the subscriber to set up his services, he can add a feature code before or after or on both sides of the called number. The entire code is first entered into the FCS / UCF, where the code is analyzed and a message is sent back containing the analysis result and the set data. Then FUU launches the service logic to analyze the corresponding feature code. For example, if the feature code contains 5 digits, for example 110-2-1, in which the first three digits (110) indicate the setting, the fourth digit (2) indicates the service that should be configured (for example, 1 - call filtering, 2 - favorite number, 3 - call control, etc.), and the fifth digit indicates the action ("1" represents "install", "2" represents "delete"), then, therefore, code 110-2-1 indicates the installation of a loved one numbers. Then, based on the result of the analysis, the service logic introduces into the service a module corresponding to the choice made by the subscriber. For example, if the choice corresponds to "2", then the service logic will introduce a module associated with the favorite number into the service. If the subscriber chooses to install the service, then the service logic writes the phone number to the subscriber preference information database. However, if the subscriber chooses “delete,” the service logic deletes the phone number from the database and modifies the subscriber’s settings information in ROME. Then, the service logic calls the predefined operator parameter from the database and sends a message indicating this operator parameter for the FCS / CAM, and displays the message “You have successfully set your favorite number” for the subscriber, and the service logic ends. In this way, the subscriber completes the procedure for setting / deleting a favorite number.

Claims (9)

1. An individualized setup and call method (“my call” service) for mobile service subscribers in an intelligent network containing a service switching node (UCF), a service control node (PUC), and a source location register (ROM) including logic composing steps of services common to subscribers in the intelligent network, storing information related to each service for each subscriber in the CSP, identifying the service option entered by the subscriber to make individual settings for the subscriber, transmitting the request for the mod the identification of the subscriber settings RIM based on the options of the subscriber services, and the modification in the RIM subscriber information settings for the subscriber in response to a request. 2. The method according to claim 1, in which the compiled service logic and subscriber settings information for the subscriber are stored in various databases, the access code is set in the service logics to access subscriber settings information for the subscriber from the database of subscriber settings information for the subscriber. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the step of identifying the service option entered by the subscriber to implement individualized settings for the subscriber comprises the steps of activating the corresponding service logic of the call by dialing the number of the subscriber; selecting the service option provided by the service logic of the call; transferring selected service options through UCU to the PUC. 4. The method according to claim 3, in which the step of identifying a service option entered by the subscriber for making individualized settings for the subscriber is performed through the UCF and further comprises the steps of viewing the database of subscriber information for the subscriber settings for providing options for that subscriber, providing the subscriber with a choice modification options. 5. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the intelligent network comprises a Service Adminitation Access Node (UDAU), the step of identifying the service option entered by the subscriber to implement individualized subscriber settings is performed through UCU and further comprises the steps of entering the subscriber service option into UDAU and transferring the subscriber service option to the PUK to activate the service logic. 6. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the step of identifying the service option entered by the subscriber for performing individualized settings for the subscriber is performed through the UCF and further comprises the steps of accessing the service’s web page and filling out the form of the individualized service setting. 7. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the step of identifying a service option introduced by a subscriber for performing individualized settings for a subscriber is performed through the UCF and further comprises the steps of entering a feature code after a subscriber dials a number; activation of service logic with the help of PUK; analyzing the feature code using the PUU to determine the service option. 8. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the subscriber information settings for the subscriber in the ROME is modified through the access node to the Service Administration (UDAU). 9. The method according to claim 1 or 2, in which the subscriber information settings for the subscriber in the ROME is modified using a program managed to modify user information in the ROME.

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